MUW Admission Requirements
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MUW Admission Overview
MUW admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year MUW admitted 90.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.49 GPA (B+) and SAT 850-1180 / ACT 18-24. MUW is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
MUW is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
MUW Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Mississippi University for Women
Acceptance Rate
The MUW acceptance rate is 90.3%. Last year, 503 of 557 applicants were admitted. That is the 11th lowest acceptance rate in Mississippi.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into MUW and can you get accepted?
MUW is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Mississippi University for Women typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.49. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 35% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
MUW GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.49Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.49
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at MUW typically have around a 3.49 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. MUW is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #8 in Mississippi for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
MUW SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
850-1180Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
2%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 440
- Math 410
- Composite 850
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 610
- Math 570
- Composite 1180
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at MUW typically score around a 1020 SAT (middle 50% 850–1180) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 43rd percentile nationally. MUW ranks #8 in the state of Mississippi for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 850 to 1180
SAT policy
MUW is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1020 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
MUW ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
18-24Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
98%25th Percentile Scores
- English 16
- Math 16
- Composite 18
75th Percentile Scores
- English 24
- Math 23
- Composite 24
Average ACT
Incoming testers at MUW typically have around a 21 ACT (mid-50 18–24) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 57th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. MUW places #8 among colleges in Mississippi for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 18 to 24
ACT policy
You may apply to MUW without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 21.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Mississippi University for Women and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Mississippi University for Women is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
MUW is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 90.3% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.49 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (850-1180); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=176035.
GPA calculator: Mississippi University for Women GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026